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Stephen J Carlotti

Stephen J Carlotti

USA 2026

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About

Provided by Hinckley Allen

USA

Practice Areas

Corporate & Business Transactions

Banking & Financial Institutions

Health Care

Mergers & Acquisitions

Securities

Public Finance

Career

Hinckley Allen: Partner (1972-1989, 1992-Present); Managing Partner (1986-1989, 1992-1996); Of Counsel (1989); Associate (1970 - 1972)

The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company: Senior Executive Vice President/General Counsel/Chief Operating Officer (1989-1991)

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association

Rhode Island Bar Association

Experience

Steve practices in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, and general business and legal management issues. He has served as general counsel to a variety of businesses and governmental entities with a special emphasis on firms engaged in manufacturing and distribution. Steve represents clients, both public and private, throughout the United States in the life insurance, manufacturing, and real estate industries. His other clients include business corporations in a variety of industries ranging from the jewelry industry to high technology.

Education

Yale University

LL.B

Dartmouth College

A.B.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America® (2001-2021, 2025-2026)

Best Lawyers

Super Lawyers, Rhode Island (2007-2017)

Super Lawyers

Chambers USA (2003-2025)

Chambers and Partners

Appointed Chairman of the Judicial Nominating Commission (2007-2009)

AV Peer Review Rating, Recipient

Martindale-Hubbell

Meritorious Service Medal, Recipient (1970)

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Rhode Island

United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island

United States Supreme Court

United States Tax Court

United States Court of Military Appeals

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Corporate/Commercial - Rhode Island

Senior Statesperson
Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial
Stephen Carlotti is a vastly experienced corporate attorney who frequently acts on behalf of clients from the public and private sectors on a range of transactional matters, including M&A and securities offerings.

Ranked Individuals at Hinckley Allen (38)

Connecticut

Florida

Massachusetts

New Hampshire

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